If this happens on a regular basis, it could lead to chronically high levels of insulin (hyperinsulinemia), a condition associated with several types of cancers.3

Insulin Helps Cancer Grow

Insulin allows the entry of glucose into cells, where it’s used as an energy source.

Unfortunately, cancer cells need insulin too. In fact, many cancers have insulin receptors which transport glucose to cancerous cells, helping them to grow, divide, and multiply.4-8

Studies show insulin encourages pancreatic cancer cells to grow in a dose-dependent manner, meaning that higher amounts support increased growth.9

The Singapore scientists think this may be a reason why soft drinks are linked to pancreatic cancer.

So if you’re concerned about cancer, it may be wise to avoid soft drinks which can wreak havoc on your blood sugar and insulin levels.

How to Make Sugar-Free Drinks at Home

Let’s face it, most people drink sodas because they taste good...and many of us are hooked. The good news is that you can still enjoy a soda without the sugar or artificial sweeteners.

In fact, seltzer water is a great substitute for soda. It has the fizziness which soda drinkers seem to enjoy, but it doesn’t contain the sugar and calories.

You can drink it alone, or you can mix it with a hint of your favorite fruit juice. Another option is to sweeten your seltzer water with sugar substitutes such as stevia or xylitol. These ingredients are safe, healthy, and they don’t raise blood sugar levels.

Recipe - “Safe” Lemon-Lime Soda:

Here's a nice lemon-lime soda recipe courtesy of SparkRecipes.com. This drink not only satisfies your sweet tooth, but it’s nutritious too. It contains lemon and lime juices which are chock-full of antioxidants.

This is an interesting study, but I was wondering if they tested this with diet sodas as well. You mention the blood sugar spikes, and I think that this is a great point given that we consume a really high amount as is. However, these diet sodas use sugar substitutes, and I was wondering if any long-term studies have been conducted with them?

Good clean fresh water is the best thing to drink. Carbonated water products have been linked to increased stroke risk. Most people do not drink enough water and walk around dehydrated and think they're hungry. Drink water and save your health and your budget. Skip high fructose corn syrup and all artificial sweeteners too.